. >>> and former illinois congressman jesse jackson jr. has agreed to a plea deal over charges of misusing campaign funds. "the chicago sun times" reports the deal includes significant jail time. jackson resigned last year, citing health issues. >>> finally, at least someone is having some fun in the snow. this video was posted online of a dog, or a person and a dog, helping his owner clear the driveway. the dog was clearly having more fun playing in the snow. >>> now, it's time for the weather and back to ginger zee up in boston. ginger? >> good morning, ron. let's get right to the other blizzard i was talking about. five states -- i'm not talking about northeast of new england. but five states out west have blizzard warnings and watches. let's look at the storm animation to see what's going to happen here. this is throughout the weekend. do expect some very heavy and blowing snows in other parts of the country. the rockies and the northern plains there. and that warm-up, i promised you. mild weather is on the way. will it all melt? not l